SOUTH Africa and the world is in mourning following the death of legendary South African singer, Johnny Clegg.
It was confirmed the 66-year-old died on Tuesday afternoon.
He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2015.
In 2012, Clegg received the Order of Ikhamanga as part of the National Orders ceremony. This award is the highest honour a citizen can receive in South Africa.
His song “Scatterlings of Africa” was featured on the soundtrack to the 1988 Oscar-winning film Rain Man.
Here’s how Twitter users expressed their sadness at the news of Clegg’s passing.
A towering giant has fallen with the passing of legendary Singer-songwriter & Anthropologist Johnny Clegg. Our hearts are sore & as he famously sang in Asimbonanga "oh the sea is cold & the sky is grey" as we contend with the loss of a torchbearer of our struggle for freedom. pic.twitter.com/35RGuWGn02
— Nathi Mthethwa (@NathiMthethwaSA) July 16, 2019
What a Blow! Johnny Clegg "umZulu omhlope" has passed away! To call you just a musician would be to fail you. You embraced maskandi music & Zulu culture like it was your very own, at a time when it was unpopular! Thank you for the Music. Rest In Peace.. šš! #RIPJohnnyClegg pic.twitter.com/C4LkJoSz1K
— Khanyi Magubane (@Khanyi_Magubane) July 16, 2019
Saddened by news of the passing away of Johnny Clegg- he was a pioneer of the changing South Africa, an absolute legend and undoubtedly one of South Africaās Champion People @ChampionSAfrica #RIPJohnnyClegg pic.twitter.com/yAcw4uT0qr
— Ashraf Garda (@AshrafGarda) July 16, 2019
Johnny Clegg has died after a three year battle with pancreatic cancer. The Juluka and Savuka band member is survived by his wife Jenny and children . Last year he travelled the world on his Final Journey tour. Such a loss. #JohnnyClegg
— Annika Larsen (@AnnikaLarsen1) July 16, 2019
Our nation weeps as we mourn the loss of musical icon, Johnny Clegg. šæš¦ Rest in Peace. š pic.twitter.com/2dzUMTj5tB
— DStv (@DStv) July 16, 2019
RIP: South African music legend Johnny Clegg has passed away.
He was 66 years old.
#RIPJohnnyClegg pic.twitter.com/vu8t3boVZS— Kgopolo (@PhilMphela) July 16, 2019
Our hearts are broken! The world will never be the same again, we have lost a hero…a legend. Our deepest condolences go out to family and friends #RIP Johnny Clegg š¢ pic.twitter.com/FYASXpSFdK
— Prime Circle (@Prime_Circle) July 16, 2019
Name a more iconic duo, ill wait….
Rest in Power Johnny Clegg pic.twitter.com/k9BjVeG9GI
— Ryan Cummings (@Pol_Sec_Analyst) July 16, 2019
RIP #JohnnyClegg š¢ we will miss you. Your music and magic will live on forever #Durban pic.twitter.com/VWeM7M2wJc
— I Love Durban (@ILuvDBN) July 16, 2019
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